Newborn Hearing Technician PRN

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay & incentives

Paid sick leave

Wellness program

Annual bonus

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora seeks a Newborn Hearing Screening Technician (PRN) to assist clinicians by performing newborn hearing screens using automated technology in the nursery and NICU, prior to discharge.

The role provides parent education on the importance of screening and early intervention, records results in EPIC, and coordinates follow-up as needed, with weekend/holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of healthcare related experience.
• BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months remaining before expiration is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs newborn hearing screening using Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) technology in the nursery and NICU on all infants prior to discharge from the hospital.
• Coordinates and completes post-discharge follow up care as needed utilizing appropriate procedures.
• Answers general questions and inquiries from families regarding the hearing screen procedure, results, and care plan.
• Works directly with nursing staff, patients, and families providing education on the importance of hearing screening, early detection of hearing loss, and monitoring guidelines for related risk factors to support positive outcomes.
• Utilizes EPIC to determine census, prioritize babies for screening and document all hearing screening results.
• Maintains hearing screening equipment within clinics which may include maintaining files, stocking exam room, and hearing screening supplies.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to provide individualized patient/family care and education.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment utilizing policies and procedures related to infection control, standard precautions, and risk management.
• May conduct phone triage for follow up on current and/or discharged patients
• Adheres to applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that govern the nursery, NICU and Audiology Departments.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job ID: 108205

Location: Aurora

Position Type: PRN

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Overview

The Newborn Hearing Screening Technician assists nurses, physicians, and other clinical staff with hearing screen related processes by performing newborn hearing screening using automated technology. The technician provides education to parents pertaining to the relevance of hearing screening and early intervention, and records patient information and hearing screen results. Duties are performed in collaboration with the patients' medical team and may be performed independently and/or under the supervision of a clinical professional, licensed audiologist and/or Registered Nurse (RN). This role is responsible for performing standard hearing screening primarily at birthing hospitals that aids in the diagnosis and treatment of infant hearing loss. Newborn Hearing Screening Technicians ensure continuous support for clinical operations, aligning schedules to meet the demand of requested services.

Additional Information

• Location/Dept: This position will cover shifts at both AdventHealth Littleton and AdventHealth Castle Rock with weekend and holiday requirements.
• Job Details: PRN (as needed) - not eligible for benefits
• Shift: Varies based on the needs of the department.
  • Eligible for differentials (PRN, evening and weekend)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs newborn hearing screening using Automated Auditory Brainstem Response (AABR) technology in the nursery and NICU on all infants prior to discharge from the hospital.
2. Coordinates and completes post-discharge follow up care as needed utilizing appropriate procedures.
3. Answers general questions and inquiries from families regarding the hearing screen procedure, results, and care plan.
4. Works directly with nursing staff, patients, and families providing education on the importance of hearing screening, early detection of hearing loss, and monitoring guidelines for related risk factors to support positive outcomes.
5. Utilizes EPIC to determine census, prioritize babies for screening and document all hearing screening results.
6. Maintains hearing screening equipment within clinics which may include maintaining files, stocking exam room, and hearing screening supplies.
7. Builds and maintains strong working relationships with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to provide individualized patient/family care and education.
8. Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment utilizing policies and procedures related to infection control, standard precautions, and risk management.
9. May conduct phone triage for follow up on current and/or discharged patients
10. Adheres to applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that govern the nursery, NICU and Audiology Departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: One (1) years of healthcare related experience
• Certification(s): BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire.

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $17.40 to $26.10

Benefits Information

As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents

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Estimated Close Date

11/29/2026